Accounts Payable Specialist

Lowell Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Onsite parking

Life assurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Lowell Group is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in a hybrid Leeds role. You will ensure timely supplier payments while upholding strong controls and service standards.

You will work with colleagues and suppliers, solving problems and driving continuous improvement as we automate processes further. Strong Excel/ERP experience and attention to detail are essential; AAT or equivalent is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume processing environment.
• Proficiency in invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong financial controls.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient Excel including Pivot Tables and lookup functions; experience with ERP systems such as Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure suppliers are paid correctly and on time.
• Maintain strong financial controls and high service standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers across the business.
• Resolve discrepancies and queries; support continuous improvement as processes evolve.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Invoice processing

Supplier reconciliations

Payment runs

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds, Hybrid working.

At Lowell, we know that getting the basics right makes a big difference, and that's where our Accounts Payable team comes in. We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in accuracy, and loves finding smarter ways of doing things. As our Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll play a key role in making sure suppliers are paid correctly and on time, while helping us maintain strong financial controls and excellent service standards. You'll work closely with colleagues and suppliers across the business, solving problems, building great relationships, and supporting continuous improvement as we continue to evolve and automate our processes.

What we need from you:

• Previous Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume processing environment.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and maintain strong financial controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the confidence to investigate and resolve discrepancies and queries.
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Excel (including Pivot Tables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP) and experience using ERP systems such as Oracle; an AAT qualification or equivalent experience would be an advantage. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement - don't worry, still apply. Your unique perspective could be just what we're looking for.

What you'll get:

• A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact
• 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, whether that's extra cash, more holiday, or added health cover.
• Hybrid working for the best of both worlds-collaboration and focus.
• Free onsite parking, saving you time and money.
• Recharge and refresh opportunities with 28 days of holiday plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to five more-giving you more time for what matters most.
• Peace of mind with life assurance that supports your loved ones, no matter what.
• A culture that celebrates you and supports your wellbeing - with recognition awards, access to on-site gym facilities, and a variety of wellbeing initiatives offered throughout the year to help you stay balanced, resilient and feeling your best.
• Encouragement to be your authentic self at work by joining one of our vibrant employee networks-like Rise (Gender), Proud (LGBTQIA+), Culture, or Spark (Neurodiversity & Disability) - and connect with a community that celebrates and supports you. So, who are we?

We're on a mission to make credit work better for all.

We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times, we're one of the best places to work in the UK, (we're proud to be on their 'Best Places to Work' list for the third year running). Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It's our people that make us great.

We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.

Ready to join us?

At Lowell, we're committed to helping you grow-both personally and professionally. We provide the tools, support, and opportunities you need to shape your career and thrive.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Whatever your identity - culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability - if you're passionate about making credit work better for everyone, we'd love to hear from you. Our strength lies in our people, and we're proud to build inclusive teams supported by benefits that help everyone succeed.

If you need help with your application or have any questions about the adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please contact a member of the Lowell Talent Team, who'll be more than happy to support you.